We are seeking an experienced Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher to lead the school. The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring high standards of education, safeguarding and a positive inclusive culture.

Description

Post: Headteacher

Employer: Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Ltd

Location: Norwich

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: Competitive remuneration package available

Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027

Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026

The School

Notre Dame Prep School is a Catholic independent school offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. There is a strong sense of community and teamwork within the school. We aim to provide a well-rounded, forward-looking education that helps our pupils to be the best they can be. We invite you to join us and contribute to the ongoing success and ethos of Notre Dame Preparatory School.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher to lead the school. The Headteacher role is a reserved post and must therefore be filled by a practising Catholic in good standing with the Church. The Headteacher is expected to provide visible, authentic and inspirational leadership, ensuring that the ethos and mission of the school permeate all aspects of school life.

The Headteacher has overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of Notre Dame Preparatory School. The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring high standards of education, strong safeguarding practice, financial sustainability, and a positive, inclusive culture rooted in Catholic values.

The post is to commence in September 2026 or January 2027.

Applicants should seek further details and download the application form from the school website:

https://www.notredameprepschool.co.uk/work-with-us/

Applicants who wish to visit the school or require any further information should contact Alli Warne (Clerk to the Governors) via alliwarne@notredameprepschool.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April 2026

Notre Dame Prep School (Norwich) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The school’s safeguarding policy can be found on our website – https://www.notredameprepschool.co.uk/regulatory-information/

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.